Frequently Asked Questions

We received few questions from Phiro Pro backers regarding the new rewards added that allows existing Phiro Pro backers to add-on a Phiro Arduino Shield+Adapter (or) Phiro Arduino Shield+Arduino UNO+Adapter rewards. Sorry for the confusion! Here is an explanation of how to add-on the new reward if you wish to.

1. At the top of our Kickstarter page, on the right hand side will be a green box that says "You're a Backer, You Pledged $(amount)". Click this box.
2. This opens up a page that shows "Pledge Amount" and
"To change your pledge amount, enter a new amount below." There will be box where you can enter the total amount of original reward+add-on $value you wish to pledge. Enter this new $total in this box. For example, you pledged originally for Get Phiro Pro $149(+shipping) and you want to add-on the $40 Arduino Shield reward. Enter $149(+shipping) + $40=new $total.
3. Below this box will be "Reward Selection" area. Make sure you keep the original reward selection option checked.
4. Then there is a green button below the Reward Selection area of this same page that says "Continue to Next Step". Click this.
5. Next, send us a direct message via Kickstarter confirming which combination of rewards you want.

A) Mindstorms/EV3 uses a proprietary programming language while Phiro Pro uses open-source programming languages like Scratch, Snap4Arduino, Pocket Code.
B) Mindstorm/EV3 are construction kits while Phiro is pre-built, but Phiro comes with Lego® compatibility to construct your own creation.
C) Mindstorms/EV3 uses a cable for programming and bluetooth for control. Whereas with Phiro, you can use bluetooth for both programming and control wirelessly.

World-Wide (except India): UPS will let the backers know exact amount payable and backers can pay UPS directly.
For each country the Taxes vary and therefore exact amount will be calculated by UPS and informed to backers.
For India: we will notify backers directly with amount and payment mode